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Developmental Versus Remedial: Does a Confusion of Terms Exist in Higher Education Reading Programs?
Nist, Sherrie L. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1985
Examines the differences between remedial and developmental reading programs and their places in higher education. Finds a consistency among definitions of remedial reading but no clear consensus for developmental reading. Sees a clear delineation between remedial and developmental students. Offers guidelines for programs and instruction…
Descriptors: College Role, Comparative Analysis, Definitions, Developmental Studies Programs
Peer reviewedTestone, Sharon – Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, 1998
Addresses the problems related to research design and the improper interpretation of survey results at the institutional level. Analyzes the validity of student opinion surveys. Discusses the importance of response rates. Encourages developmental educators to question results of surveys when outcomes are contrary to the findings of research…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Research
Boylan, Hunter R., Ed. – Research in Developmental Education, 1987
These three issues of "Research in Developmental Education," examine the demographic characteristics and academic achievement of developmental students. Included are the following: (1) "Demographics and Developmental Education," by Hunter R. Boylan, which examines trends in the developmental student population and their college enrollments;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Students, Community Colleges


